Background values in European soils and sewage sludges : results of a JRC-coordinated study on background values; Part I: Evaluation of the relevance of organic micro-pollutants in sewage sludge

The report is intended as an input for discussion concerning the necessity to regulate organic micro-pollutants in the revision of the European Sludge Directive 86/278/EEC. Part 1 of this report gives an overview on relevant organic micro-pollutants in sewage sludges. Publications, results of eco-toxicological studies and national particularities for substance classes such as PCBs, PAHs, PCDD/Fs, PBDE, LAS, NP, etc. have been reviewed and critically analysed.